BHS continues to press for permissive access to forestry (From Smallholder)

BHS continues to press for permissive access to forestry

7:30am Wednesday 14th December 2011 in Equine

The British Horse Society welcomes the Panel’s recognition that there is an important continuing role for a national public forest estate in England, and their belief that at least the current level and quality of access should be maintained, for the long term, and for the benefit of the health of the nation.

Mark Weston, British Horse Society Director of Access, Safety and Welfare said ‘It is imperative that the Panel, in their final report recognise that equestrians should not be discriminated against and that access for equestrians should be on the same basis as it is for our co vulnerable road users, walkers and cyclists.

The Society will continue to press for the permissive access that equestrians currently enjoy in our forests to be protected by the Forestry Commission dedicating higher rights for equestrians, (pursuant to section 16 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) in our forests.”